22 Is it possible to burp a sleeping baby? The baby may drift off while feeding. This is especially true if the mother feeds the baby while lying down. During nighttime feeds, both the baby and the mother tend to fall asleep as soon as the feed is over. It is recommended that the baby is picked up and burped even while asleep before laying her/him down on the bed. Does burping mean that the baby's stomach is full? The baby burps in an attempt to remove the air that has been swallowed during the feed; this does not indicate that the baby's stomach is full. When the stomach is full, the baby will automatically stop feeding. Is it alright if the baby does not burp after every feed? Sometimes, the baby does not burp despite trying for a long time. Try to change the position and then again, try to make the baby burp. If the baby remains comfortable, despite not burping, it could indicate that the baby has learned to feed without swallowing air. You need not worry in this case. However, if the baby becomes cranky, it is suggested to try a different position to burp the baby after the feed.
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